Zhu Qiniang had keen senses. The demon beast was still a thousand zhang away, yet she could already feel the intense aura radiating from it.
She was at the ninth level of Qi Refining and had condensed a trace of true spirit. She was only a step away from opening her divine aperture and completing Foundation Establishment.
Relying on that trace of true spirit, Zhu Qiniang knew the demon beast was coming for her.
A second-tier demon beast was no less intelligent than a human. If it charged into the courtyard, its keen senses would immediately detect the others. No Beast Repelling Talisman would help.
Zhu Qiniang had no idea why the demon beast was after her, but there was no time to think about it.
If she delayed any longer, Gao Xian and Da Niu would be dragged into this as well.
After giving them a brief instruction, Zhu Qiniang hurried out of the room with her sword in hand.
Gao Xian rushed after her. He grabbed her hand. "I'm coming with you!"
Zhu Qiniang wrenched her hand away without hesitation. "Don't be ridiculous. It's after me. You can't help, and you'll only hold me back!"
"Take the Azure Frost Sword."
There was no time to explain. Gao Xian took out the Azure Frost Sword and tossed it to Zhu Qiniang. Only a top-grade sword could threaten a second-tier demon beast.
Zhu Qiniang caught the Azure Frost Sword and nodded. "I'm going."
Before Gao Xian could say anything, Zhu Qiniang cast Wind Control Art and vaulted over the wall.
Da Niu was much slower to react than the two of them. He had only just run out. "Brother, Sister Qiniang, I—I'll come with you!"
"Stay here and keep watch."
Still worried about Zhu Qiniang, Gao Xian hurriedly instructed Da